Successful use of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for respiratory failure after cranial surgery
The use of ECMO for cardiopulmonary support is indicated for refractory respiratory failure, but carries a high morbidity and mortality in the neurosurgical setting due to associated risks of intracranial hemorrhage.
Source: World Neurosurgery - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Nathaniel Mohney, Jacques Morcos, Amedeo Merenda Tags: Case Report Source Type: research